Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - BLOWER | |||||
| 240697 | 05/30/1997 | 51939 | Front hvac blower motor resistor connector service. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||||
| 9550 | 10/01/1995 | 46187 | Service action applies to vehicles built at windsor prior to sept. 25, 1995 (mdh 0925xx) with sunsreen glass(sales code gae) and without electric rear window defroster(sales code gfa). replaced the hvac control with revised hvac control p/ | 04/25/1996 | |
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
| 236595REVA | 12/01/1995 | 23-65-95 | 46497 | Bulletin supersedes tsb 23-65-95, dated nov. 3, 1995. some vehicles may have the power vent window actuator separate at the ball and socket joint. bulletin involves replacing the power vent window actuator socket on the rear quarter glass | 04/25/1996 |
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | |||||
| 2303400A | 12/15/2000 | 233400 | 616727 | Subject regarding outside mirror glass replacement. *tt | 03/08/2001 |
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||||
| 2301502 | 04/01/2002 | 2302701 | 634077 | Subject regarding outside rearview mirror glass replacement. *slc | 09/27/2002 |
| 2302701 | 09/21/2001 | 2303400 | 625650 | Subject regarding outside rearview mirror glass replacement. *tt | 11/30/2001 |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
| 235998 | 12/11/1998 | 603158 | Windnoise around fron door glass, especially at top of the b pillar. *ak | 11/17/1999 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||||
| 083198 | 07/24/1998 | 602317 | Front windshield wipers self-activate while driving or will not turn off. *yc | 10/26/1998 | |
| 083198 | 06/26/1998 | 601563 | Windshield wipers self-actuate while driving or will not turn off. *ak | 08/10/1998 | |
| 081597A | 06/13/1997 | 52534 | Windshield wipers do not park properly and/or wipe in the intermittent mode properly. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
| 081597 | 04/04/1997 | 51963 | Windshield wipers do not park properly and/or wipe in the intermittent mode properly. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| 083695REVA | 12/01/1995 | 08-36-95 | 46495 | Bulletin supersedes tsb 08-36-95, dated aug. 25, 1995. windshield wipers will turn on while the switch is in the 'off' position while driving, or when turn signals and/or headlamp beam select is actuated. wipers will not turn off w/ igniti | 04/25/1996 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | |||
| 11/21/2003 | 116250 | 1 | 11/01/2003 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1996 plymouth voyager. since november of 2003, the transmission has been replaced three different times. after purchasing a brand new transmission, it failed again the very same day and needed to be replaced again. the contact has had the top half of the engine rebuilt. the vehicle is stuck in drive and will not hold fluid. the front windshield wipers activate without a power surge in the vehicle. in addition, the rear bolts keep coming out of the shocks. the contact has taken the vehicle to have the bolts tightened three or four times. the engine is ticking and smoking. the serpentine belt slips off if it gets even slightly wet from snow or rain. the check engine light sporadically flashes on and off or constantly remains illuminated. the air conditioner was completely serviced; however, it cannot be used because of the transmission failure. the current mileage was 155,000 and failure mileage was 116,250. update 09/10/08 *cw updated 09/15/08. *jb | |||
| 11/19/2004 | 63320 | 5 | 11/19/2004 |
| Dt: the contact stated there were several safety defects within vehicle. the service dealer attempted to repair the vehicle numerous times. there was a problem with the defrosting system, the air conditioning belt, heater core, and heater blower, they were all replaced. the replacement of these parts did not solve the defrosting problem. the steering column shook while driving at normal speeds. the dealer has not been able to diagnose the source of the steering vibration. there was a squeaking noise in the brakes. the dealer said this was normal because the vehicle was not in use for a long period of time. the dealer indicated the noise would end with normal use, but the noise continued. *ak updated 12/7/2005 - *nm | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 11/18/2004 | 63000 | 11 | 11/18/2004 |
| Dt: the contact stated since the purchase of used vehicle the defroster did not work. without use of the defroster there was poor visibility. she took the vehicle to the dealer. the dealer has made several attempts to repair this problem. however, they have been unable to correct this problem. the manufacturer was contacted , and they offered no assistance. *ak updated 11/29/2005 - *nm | |||
| Front motor mount very bad and engine rocks back and forth and sometimes jerks when coming to a stop. heater doesn't work on all setting for air. steering bad, knocks on rough streets and makes bad noise when turning the steering wheel. smell fuel inside of the vehicle when putting fuel in the tank and sometime smell it when regualar driving. | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - BLOWER | |||
| 12/14/2001 | 1 | 09/01/1996 | |
| Consumer stated the blower motor resistor melted, consumer started smelling smoke under hood of vehicle, the heater fan would only run on high, there is a tsb on this vehicle, consumer contacted dealer and was informed that they were aware of the problem. *jg *ak | |||
| 05/19/2001 | 1 | 04/01/1996 | |
| Hvac blower motor has 4 settings-only highest setting works. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 01/02/2003 | |||
| When turning on air conditioning and/or heat carrying out knob only w2orks on 1,3,45. heat doesn't come out of the vents. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
| 11/12/1998 | 1 | 08/27/1997 | |
| Driver was backing out of garage when rear back window broke into pieces for no reason at all. *ak *ml | |||
| 04/01/1997 | |||
| The gas gauge indicator reading is incorrect, the gauge reads less fuel in the tank. the sending unit was replaced. also, when traveling the rear window shattered, causing the glass fragments to enter the passenger compartment. in addition, multiple electrical problems, causing inside/accessory lights and windshield wipers to come on by themselves. *ak | |||
| 06/23/1996 | 1 | 03/01/1996 | |
| After being parked 4-5 hours, rear tailgate window shattered, for no apparent reason. *ak | |||
| While driving the back window exploded and glass went everywhere. please describe. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 06/30/1998 | |||
| Rear left passenger's side power window stopped operating. also, whenever left turn signal was used it caused the windshield wipers to operate. vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop, and unable to correct the problem. dealer was not contacted at this time. *ak | |||
| 3 | 08/29/1995 | ||
| Windshield wipers come on without application, and sometimes cut off during performance. wipers are very sporaiically working. dealer has seen vehicle 3 times, and problem still exists. *ak brake shoes and wheel cylinder makes noise. power window switch failed. gas tank leaks due to defective sending unit. *yh | |||
| 08/19/1997 | 1 | ||
| Driver's side automatic window fell and could not be operated. | |||
| 10/01/1996 | |||
| Ignition switch failure, in for repair , the indicator light will come on, power window also failed due to an electrical short. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - INTERIOR | |||
| 12/18/1996 | 1 | 08/26/1996 | |
| The rear view mirror fell off windshield. | |||
| VISIBILITY - REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 07/01/2000 | 1500 | 06/01/2000 | |
| I found the plymouth technical service bullitin numbers regarding wiper problems just like mine. starting w/083695reva, 081597, 081597a, 083198. these all describe the same problems i have had prior to a total failure of windshield wipers w/the exception of cleaning where it will make two passes, and no more. if i want to use the wipers for anything, i can only do so by using the washer option. this is an update to my information i submitted on 10/10/2001. thank you. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 03/13/2001 | |||
| A crack has developed on front windshield for unknown reason. manufacturer was notified. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 06/15/1998 | 1 | 10/01/1995 | |
| Molding coming loose from the windshield. nlm | |||
| 10/01/1996 | 1 | 06/29/1996 | |
| Right/rear window leaks water. | |||
| 07/09/1996 | 1 | 03/01/1996 | |
| When making a left turn the consumer experienced loss of power steering, also sticking front passenger window/difficulty opening/closing sliding rear doors. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 01/10/2009 | 165200 | 09/09/2002 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1996 dodge plymouth voyageer when the vehicle was started, the front windshield wipers operated without being activated. moments later, the wipers would shut off on their own. in cold temperatures, the windshield wipers would become stuck to the front windshield. there were no recalls for the failures. the failure and current mileages were less 165,200. updated 06/23/09. *lj updated 06/23/09.*jb | |||
| 08/22/2003 | 116250 | 223 | 08/01/2003 |
| I own a 1996 plymouth voyager and on this min van the wipers act very erratic. they work when they want. sometimes they won't shut off and other times they will not come on at all or stop right in the middle of your view. i also have an issue with the serpentine belts popping off the drive line leaving you with no power steering or power brakes and completely disables the vehicle. i also experience issues with the rear shocks. the bolts come loose and detaches the rear shick from the van leaving it quite uncontrollable while driving. all 3 issues happens on many occasions. all 4 of these defects make this van very dangerous to drive or travel with. currently my van is sitting in my drive with a bad transmission. i have owned the van for 5 years now and in 5 years i have blown 3 transmissions. *tr | |||
| 05/12/2001 | 94000 | 12 | 04/25/2001 |
| We bought a plymouth voyager and we have had steady problems with the windshield wipers. either they stop in the middle of a path and just quit working. two years ago they stopped working at all, luckily we lived in wyoming with little rain. last year we moved to florida and they worked for a while and now stopped again. we have replaced the switch ( as the dealership suggested) but it did not help, ( 89.00) then we were told it was a motor so we replaced that at 110.00, no difference, the relays are good an now they think it is the computer. 600.00. windshield wipers seem trivial, but when you live in florida and cannot safely evacuate for hurricanes ( and we have seen 4 in the last month) because driving the family vehicle in the rain endangers lives either way. one of my big complaints is just that a 600.00 computer is used to control wipers that should be able to be used in emergency, there is no warning or bypass they just will not work. minivans carry whole families, and can carry them all to their deaths if this happens in a downpour and the wipers stop without warning. it is an outrage that companies like dodge are allowed to produce vehicles like this and not offer support in fixing them or even know what it is for sure. and since we just spent so much paying this van off we have very little left to put into any more repairs and nothing left for the purchase of another vehicle. is there anyone i can write to put pressure on dodge to quit producing these types of vehicles and to maybe come up with a better answer to our wiper problems so that they are not computer controlled and our lives are hanging in the balance of a glitch in something so simple as wipers but something so basic and so needed? i will keep looking for some justice somewhere and see if there is anyone out there who can help make this right before someone dies as a result. thank you ! tammy kane *ak | |||
| 09/07/2004 | 100000 | 1 | |
| Windshield wipers worked intermittently. the consumer also experienced electrical defects. the lights and radio were sometimes effected. provide further details. *jb consumer feels this is very dangerous since the wipers stop working in the middle of a rain storm which leads to poor visibility. *tt | |||
| 160000 | 1 | ||
| The windshield wipers failed during a rain storm. *jb | |||
| 06/08/2003 | 93547 | 4 | 10/29/2002 |
| While driving my vehicle will start losing power. then, the engine cuts off. at first when trying to restart it acts as if it's flooded . upon waiting about 10 minutes it will start back up, but it will never give back all power, and then it will cut off again. consumer had taken the van to 2 different repair shops. both seemed to think they fixed the problem, but had it back no more than 1 week ,and it would do it all over again. in the past month consumer invested $1500.00 to the problems of this van, and it still was not fixed. also, windshield wipers cut on and off at their choosing. help!!! this has happened 4 times as of today. only purchased the care on nov 29, 2002. *ak | |||
| 25 | 8 | 05/01/1996 | |
| The consumer has experienced the following problems. transmission failure, fuel rail line and tank. clockspring, head gasket, and the wipers will come on when not in use. scc ph | |||
| 11/01/2000 | 9999 | 06/01/2000 | |
| Electronic contol unit is bad. this controlls the wipers as well as many other things. only the windshield wipers do not at this time. i thought we would crash into some when we were on the highway and a big rainstorm hit. we could'nt see anything, it was very scarry. dealer estimates $579.00 for repair/replacement. chrysler said too bad not our problem. also, the parking brake does not hold. i had that checked @ the dealer, who said it could not be adjusted any further w/o risk of the brakes locking up. they also mentioned, the cable was fine, it was not stretched and did not need to be replaced. when we use the ac system, it gives off a bad smell. i think there is some filter in the system somewhere, but they state at the dealership, it does not affect the interior smell of the vehicle when replaced. in otherwords, it will not make the smell go away. the lugage rack does not stay locked in place when adjusted. the locks will not work to hold the adjustable bars in place. the cruise control accelerates far too quickly from the steering column buttons. it also does not dissengage when i try to use the buttons. thank you for your time and patience! :o) | |||
| 08/04/2000 | |||
| Windshield wipers do not work at all. before they stopped working windshield wipers would start moving when consumer did not even turn switch on. contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak | |||
| 02/01/1997 | 07/01/1996 | ||
| The air bag light was intermitent for the last couple of months but 2 weeks ago it came on and stayed on. i saw on tv that this was a known problem with the clock spring int the 1996 voyagers and could be harmful if the bag accidently went off or worse didn't go off in a crash. please push a recall! the wiper blades have come on without activation since new. the dealer replaced the switch once but said they could not duplicate whenever i took it back under warranty. now they come on frequently and it becomes distracting to the point that it could cause an accident. the fuel gauge indicates 3/4 full when the tank is full and the low fuel lite comes on when there is still 5-6 gallons in the tank. this was reported under warranty but i was told there was nothing wrong. now it's in the tech bulletins and i have to pay to have it fixed. the door locks have been replaced on 3 of the 4 doors by chrysler. the drivers door twice, and sliding door twice. once we couldn't get out the sliding door. the ignition module went bad this labor day weekend. i parked and the car wouldn't start so i had it towed to hoffman chrysler in hagerstown, md. they troubleshot it to the module no having a ground. the warning code indication the auto shutdown circuitry was activated. what if this happened on the interstate at 65 mph?*ak | |||
| 05/14/2001 | 0 | ||
| While driving with windshield wipers on suddenly they will quit working without prior warning.*ak | |||
| 03/16/2001 | 06/01/1996 | ||
| In march my airbag light stayed on and then the windshield wipers failed to work. i then a burning odor came out of the heating unit. i brought it into a chrysler dealership to get fixed. this is the work needed to repair the car. switch multifuntion, clockspring for airbag. complete replacement of the bcm due to the airbag malfuntion and wiper malfunction., replaced the multifunction switch. bcm recontroller reprograming and replaced clock spring to repair air bag lamp coming on. the final cost with labor totaled $843.44 i called chrysler to see if this malfunction would be covered and i was told no. the service department said it is rare that the system fails in a car with my milage. chrysler was very nasty on the phone and said they would not consider any responsibility towards the payment of the defect. i asked to speak to a manager etc....and i was told that i could not be forwarded to anyone else. i was told by the rep on the phone that the final decision was made. last week i heard on the radio about an investigation on the possible defects of the vehicles clockspring assembly which provides the electricity for the wipers etc....i did not check to see if it had affected the horn or cruise control because i had not used both during that time. it seems the faulty clockspring possible blew out the electrical system which resulted in the need for a replaced bcm component. i am hoping if this is found to be a defect chrysler will reimburse the $843.44 to me.*ak | |||
| When turning steering wheel to turn a corner, windshield wiper will turn on, and cannot turn off, even with the switch in off position.dealer cannot determine cause. *ak | |||
| 11/10/2000 | 3 | 11/01/1996 | |
| Front windshield wipers come on when ever they feel like it. it started out once in a great while like when you use your turn signal or if you just turn a corner. the longer it goes the worse it gets. now they come on just driving down the road, which can be very annoying especially in heavy traffic. i have also had them come on just setting waiting for my kids to get out of school. they use to go off by them self, but now the only way to get them to stop is to turn the wipers on then off. this is our third time. we had it fixed two other times under warranty. our daughter is just learning to drive and this is just one more thing she has to deal with and some times she has all she can do to pay attention without this. i hope you can help us. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1999 | 5 | ||
| Power steering went out when driving through mudd puddles at 40 mph or in car wash. taken to dealer, belt had come off. repaired it, but had no answer why it happened. this has happened lots of times. also, windshield wipers came on while driving, switch has been replaced 5 times. *ak the main belt failed. the water pump failed. the transmission was leaking. the a/c compressor went out burning on freeway. *yh | |||
| 05/01/1996 | |||
| Windshield wipers turn on by themselves especially after turns; wipers sometimes don't turn on; dealer replaced wiper/turn signal but problem still exists.*ak | |||
| 12/20/1999 | 3 | 07/01/1996 | |
| Intermittent wipers come on at anytime while driving, has been repaired twice and failed a third time, i called chrysler and asked if this was an unusual situation and was told no and that any repairs that i have done now fall outside of the warranty period and i am liable for any additional repair costs. i asked if there are any tsb's and was given the runaround, was told not handled by my dept | |||
| 05/01/1999 | 10 | 10/01/1998 | |
| Windshield wipers turn on intermittently by themselves, do not turn off properly & often stop in middle of windshield. engine stalls repeatedly, especially during hot weather or after highway driving. tension pulley has failed/is failing resulting in belt squaling and premature failure, belt has been replaced twice at owners expense. | |||
| 05/01/2000 | 3 | 04/01/1996 | |
| The windshield wipers have suffered from intermittent operation since the car was new. recently, the windshield wipers failed to operate in the rain. the car has been to two different dealers (we moved to a different state) for a total of four visits. problem hasn't been rectified.. *ak | |||
| 06/19/2000 | 3 | 09/01/1995 | |
| Windshield wipers: injury was to my infant son. i had placed him in his carrier, next to the van, so i could unlock the door....there was ice on the windshield becuase we did not have a garage in nc. as i opened the sliding door, the wipers went into operation, slinging ice onto my baby who was in his seat on the driveway. the keys were not even in the ignition. i have had and continue to still have problems with the wipers, and i addressed the dealer and chysler customer service and neither one of them are willing to remedy the wiper problem unless i pay for it. it has been in for the same problem numerous times ( at least 4) and it is still not resolved. as for the engine, it is a fire hazard in itself....i continue to have check engine problems at which point i have to have it towed for fear of driving it. its been hesitating and the check engine light comes on (a head gasket problem), then a feww weeks later the check engine light came on again (they said it was hesitating because it needs a tune-up.). i had all that done, to the tune of about 1500.00 and now the check engine light is on again, it is hesitating, sputtering, and running terrible again. wonder what they will say is going to fix it this time? it is obvious that it cannot be fixed....they need a recall on this problem.....there have been many service bulletins on it. please do a recall on the engine. *ak | |||
| 12/28/1996 | 5 | ||
| When turning on left signal front windshield wipers will come on. sometimes rear windshield wipers will also come on. took vehicle to dealer about 5 times. each time they said that they had fixed it, but problem reoccurred. this is unsafe because while driving on freeway and windshield wipers coming on, it will distract the driver. *ak *ml | |||
| 09/01/1995 | |||
| This vehicle has had problems ever since it was new. i have had major components replaced and it isnt even paid for yet. the alternator was replaced when it had less than 4,000 miles on it. the wipers still come on by themselves inexplicably - sometimes the key is not even in the ignition! they still have not remedied that problem. the major complaint i have is the engine. i truly believe this is a dangerous vehicle. i had the oil galley plug recall done (supposedly) and in september i had to have a head gasket job done on this van. in the recall it states, and i quote in certain vehicles, the engine cylinder head oil galley plug does not seal properly and engine cylinder head oil is not adequately retained. well, they tried to tell me the two repairs were unrelated. i disagree. if my recall was done properly, then why do my records indicate i complained of oil leaks after that recall was done? and if oil was leaking from the oil galley plug, wouldnt that cause breakdown of the head gasket over time? it would. now the latest: yesterday, february 26, 2000, the engine began sputtering and the check engine light came on (i had 1/2 tank of gas). i had to have it towed, once again, to have it worked on. this van has been in the shop more than it has been on the road. i could not, in good conscience, ever sell it to someone else. so now i feel like i am stuck with a piece of garbage. i would like reimbursement for the expense of repairs, plus what it has cost me in renting a vehicle to drive while they repaired this lemon. *ak | |||
| 09/09/1998 | |||
| Intermittently while driving windshield wipers come on without application. van was taken to the dealership for this problem. dealer was not able to duplicate the problem. please provide any further information. *ak | |||
| 12/23/1999 | 10 | 04/01/1998 | |
| Windshield wipers do not funcion effectively; run at will; continue even when car is turned off; also when in use do not shut off correctly. they will stop anywhere on the windshield, but not in the correct down position. have had this looked at 3 times now. they have replaced the same switch twice to the tune of $200.00. the pary # is 5012382aa. still i have the problem. the hard part is that is doesn't do it consistently. i am frustrated and a bit angry, and between the brakes and this hate this van! i feel put off by my dealership, anbd just want information on what i can tell them that will help locate the probelm. please help. *ak | |||
| 08/26/1999 | 11/01/1995 | ||
| Windshield wipers would come on when turn left signal engaged while turning left or sometimes not come on at all: multi-function switch assembly controls other electrical components. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1999 | 1 | 07/08/1996 | |
| Windshield wiper malfunctions. yh | |||
| Windshield wipers would go on/off by themselves. this caused a hazardous problem for driver. vehicle been to dealership for windshield wiper repairs. since repairs done on wipers, the signal switch failed to work properly. *ak | |||
| 3 | 08/29/1995 | ||
| Windshield wipers come on without application, and sometimes cut off during performance. wipers are very sporaiically working. dealer has seen vehicle 3 times, and problem still exists. *ak brake shoes and wheel cylinder makes noise. power window switch failed. gas tank leaks due to defective sending unit. *yh | |||
| 09/01/1997 | |||
| Windshield wiper turns on by itself while driving. this is a significant distraction while driving. i am concerned of the potential for accident if we are startled by the wiper starting while in rush hour or other 'tricky' driving situations. | |||
| 05/01/1999 | 03/01/1998 | ||
| The problem with the wipers started with them going off on their own as you'd be driving down the road. they'd make a few swipes and stop. now they do not work at all. the fuel gauge failed as i was also driving down the road. all of a sudden the low fuel bell went off and the gauge dropped to empty. now it just bounces from empty to full while driving all the while the light and bell are going off. i was told of a recall on 94 & 95 models for the same make of van for the wiper situation and i did contact a local dealer for details. sounds like the same problem i am currently experiencing. any advice and help appreciated. thanks. | |||
| 01/01/1998 | |||
| Wimdshield wipers are working intermittently. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1997 | 05/01/1996 | ||
| Transmission replaced by dealer for free on 5-1-97, struts replaced 11-1-97 for 616.01 by dealer, windshield wipers come on when not in use, cylinder head leaking oil 4-3-99. *ak | |||
| 05/03/1999 | 3 | 07/01/1998 | |
| Fourth transmission being put in van now. transmission doesn't go into gear due to transmission fluid leak. last time it was in they had to put two transmissions in before they could get it to run properly. windshield wiper will go on all by itself. *ak | |||
| 12/15/1998 | 2 | 10/01/1995 | |
| Fuel tank: rollover valve located on top of plastic fuel tank is welded into fuel tank at manufacture. first tank failed at 6000 miles on vehicle, tank cracked around weld at rollover valve site. fuel leakage and vapor leakage ensued until tank replaced by dealer (quality chrysler jeep plymouth eagle, albuquerque, nm in aug 1996). the replacement tank developed a leak at the same site, weld of rollover valve to tank body, in december 1998. both tanks failed in similar manner, both failures cause raw fuel and vapor to leak continuously from tank. problem with multi-function switch (turn signals, high/low beam, wiper, washer switch, steering column mounted. when driving, the front and rear windshield wipers will automatically turn on by themselves. first multifunction switch replaced by quality chrysler plymouth jeep eagle, albuquerque nm, late 1996. dealer replaced multifunction switch. problem recurred in november 1998. dealer replaced multifunction switch a second time. fuel tank leak at rollover valve site, and multifunction switch both failed two times in same vehicle. it is apparent that the tank manufacturing process is deficient, and that there is a basic design flaw in the multifunction switch. | |||
| 1 | 03/18/1998 | ||
| Windshield wipers activate on their own intermittently. | |||
| 5 | 10/10/1996 | ||
| The wipers sometimes work, sometimes they don't. sometimes they work all on their own. this is a safety defect. chrysler has tried 5 times to repair the problem with no success. the lack of wiping ability could contribute to an accident | |||
| 10/11/1996 | |||
| When driving in wet weather and braking activates the abs, the windshield wipers stop working. | |||
| 02/12/1996 | 3 | 11/20/1995 | |
| Driver's side sliding door latch failed, door came open while driving, also rear window wiper blade motor failed and fuel tank was leaking on top. *ak | |||
| 4 | 06/30/1995 | ||
| Transmission stuck in first gear, also abs failure, causing brakes to shake, engine would lose power while accelerating onto freeway; front windshield wipers would come on on their 0wn. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1996 | 1 | 11/17/1995 | |
| Electrical problem causes with windshield wipers, dome lights, 'door ajar' light,door locks, and turn signals on dash. | |||
| 04/17/1996 | |||
| Electrical short: when driving, the windshield wiper come on. *ak | |||
| 02/28/1996 | 8 | ||
| Windshield wiper does not work properly. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - LINKAGES | |||
| 06/29/2004 | 2 | ||
| Consumer states that windshield wiper blades and motor come on while he is driving. he cannot cut them off until he turns vehicle off. consumer replaced this part twice. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 01/04/2005 | 0 | ||
| Body control module has failed--park circuit failing--causes windshield wipers not to function(description given today-jan. 19. on jan. 18, service dept could not locate problem. when at dealership to pick up vehicle, service dept stated vehicle had been repaired; no problem. before leaving premises, windshield wipers were not functioning. i had paid $509.65. which included the cost of the repair of the windshield wipers. it was reported that the problem was a multi-function switch which was supposed to have corrected the problem. now, i am being charged $385 for a body control module that must be ordered---more inconvenience for me as well as recharging me for a problem that was supposed to be corrected. *nm | |||
| 06/14/2004 | 2 | ||
| Consumer stated that windshield wipers and blades were repaired twice and each time they broke again. the windshield wipers malfunctioned while driving or they just started while driving. consumer stopped them by cutting the vehicle off. the dealer wanted to charge the consumer this time for repairs. but the consumer insisted that it was a manufacturing defect and had already replaced the windshield wiper motor.*ak *jb | |||
| 02/18/2004 | 55000 | 1 | |
| Body control module malfunctioned. as a result windshield wipers failed. *ak | |||
| 06/10/1996 | 3 | 10/01/1995 | |
| The windshield wipers come on intermittently while driving and while making right turns, the dealer replaced part and tightened loose ground eyelet. nlm | |||
| 08/01/1996 | |||
| Efective components include: spark plug wires/ sliding door motor/circuit board//door handles/battery/ignition switch/multifunction switch, door lock motor/ windshield motor/ latch door lift gate, and rear shock absorber and rear struts. please attach a description of each of these defects and copies of any work you have had performed on the vehicle regarding these defects.*ak | |||
| When making left or a right hand turns and turning the steering wheel, windshield wipers come on, obstructing driver's view. consumrer has contacted dealer. please provide any further details.*ak | |||
| 2 | 04/01/1996 | ||
| Even though van has been serviced under recall # 99v216000 twice on 2/21/00 & 2/25/00, there is still a strong odor of gas fumes inside van when fuel is put into tank. odor lasts for about 1/2 hour.*ak dealer stated that during fueling, gas fumes get under the vehicle which is normal. the windshield wipers come on when turn signals are turned on and sometimes while driving over bumps, the windshield is scratched because of this, this problem has been taken to the dealer 4 times. *slc | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 400 | ||
| Windshield wipers come on intermittentley and without prior notice, the only way to stop them is by pulling the fuse.*ak *slc | |||
| 1 | 01/01/1997 | ||
| Windshield wiper problem has been fixed at least 2 times by dealer. problems continue on an intermittent basis. we never know when they will activate by themselves. park in middle of windshield. recently problem developed on an intermittent basis. headlights will not always turn on. also dashboard displays goes blank on intermittent basis | |||
| 06/01/1997 | 05/01/1997 | ||
| Windshield wipers will come on when the vehicle is first started. also, when making a left turn windshield wipers come on, and will sometimes stop half way when they're turned off. dealer will be contacted. *ak *ml | |||
| 06/29/1999 | 02/25/1998 | ||
| Windshield wipers don't work. when making a right turn windshield wipers will come on. dealer was contacted. wipers repaired--the wiring was incorrect. *ak *ml | |||
| 1 | 07/01/1996 | ||
| Windshield wipers come on intermittantly. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | |||
| 04/01/1998 | 1 | 04/01/1996 | |
| Noise emanating from the rear drums during stopping at times, inspected the brake system. pads/shoes were worn out prematurely specifically the rear drum pad which were worn to the rivets at 35k. because the rear brakes worn fast, the front rotors took over the majority of braking and subsequently warped the rotors. since replacement, the noise has not occured again. also windshield wipers began operating by themselves when driving. they would come on and wipe the windshield 1-3 times without ever touching the control switch. control switch replaced and problem went away, started again sporadically. | |||
| 04/23/1997 | 1 | 08/26/1996 | |
| Windshield wipers would come on by themselves, dealer replaced the wipers cowl molding and replaced the multi-switch. | |||
| 1 | 02/01/1996 | ||
| Windshield wiper switch failed, causing wipers to suddenly come on while driving. | |||